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Liability the battleground as forwarders and airlines question new DAWB rules

Some forwarders appear unaware of the potential implications, while others believe individual airlines must choose whether to adopt the amendments. Even Air France-KLM Cargo told The Loadstar this week it was still "reviewing the...

Liability the battleground as forwarders and airlines question new DAWB rules

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Some forwarders appear unaware of the potential implications, while others believe individual airlines must choose whether to adopt the amendments.

Even Air France-KLM Cargo told The Loadstar this week it was still "reviewing the...

Nearly three months after IATA introduced new rules governing Direct Air Waybills (DAWBs), there remains considerable confusion among airlines and freight forwarders over what has actually changed – and who...

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Some forwarders appear unaware of the potential implications, while others believe individual airlines must choose whether to adopt the amendments. Even Air France-KLM Cargo told The Loadstar this week it was still "reviewing the... Nearly three months after IATA introduced new rules governing Direct Air Waybills (DAWBs), there remains considerable confusion among airlines and freight forwarders over what has actually changed – and who is now liable when something goes wrong.

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Nearly three months after IATA introduced new rules governing Direct Air Waybills (DAWBs), there remains considerable confusion among airlines and freight forwarders over what has actually changed – and who is now liable when something goes wrong.

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